When George Zimmerman, who was dismissed of homicide and hate crimes charges after killing unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, got shot at today he didn’t find a lot of fans on Twitter. As we reported earlier today, Zimmerman was not actually hit by a bullet shot through his right passenger door. Reportedly suffering minor injuries by shattering glass, Zimmerman walked away unscathed. It’s unclear what precipitated the incident and to what degree he provoked the confrontation, but as Zimmerman trended on Twitter, many seemed unconcerned for his welfare.
A slew of vines and other short videos displayed digital victory dances as the Floridian’s misfortune. Some even lamented learning that he had merely been injured by glass. Think that these reactions are callous? Well, there were tweets to answer that criticism as well. One user argued that after so many people supported Zimmerman during the Trayvon trial, he should be allowed to make jokes. Others articulated with videos their uncontrollable and possibly inexplicable positive reaction to hearing about the shooting. At the heart of those comments seemed to lie a satisfaction in “karma,” or divine balance in the universe.
What do you think about the Zimmerman shooting in Florida today? Let us know on Twitter @thelatintimes
George Zimmerman murdered Trayvon Martin. People celebrated that. The system endorsed it. I'll joke about him gettin shot if I want to.
— Stereo Williams (@stereowilliams) May 11, 2015The media couldn't get George Zimmerman killed legally, so now they'll just cheer if they get him killed illegally.
— Mike Savoy (@MikeyChopz) May 11, 2015Tell my why when i saw "Zimmerman shot in the face" i smiled
— teaira (@kanyeet) May 11, 2015when they ask "why don't you care about Zimmerman" & you try to not go off. pic.twitter.com/rqOwUg3UwR
— reckless. (@beyxmaraj) May 11, 2015Zimmerman can kill Trayvon Martin, walk free and say it's God's will but Negroes wishing bad things on him makes us the problem? GTFOH.
— Elon James White (@elonjames) May 11, 2015When you're reading that the glass from the window cut Zimmerman's face and he ain't eem get shot. https://t.co/Ri3wbczRIW
— Don Snow (@The_Donald__) May 11, 2015"George Zimmerman has been shot.…" "…..with the possibility of surviving." pic.twitter.com/yvCX6FFdND
— mia khalifa (@cybercherrry) May 11, 2015"George Zimmerman Got Shot In The Face." pic.twitter.com/hhNcS8uWes
— SB™ (@sbtheghost1) May 11, 2015George Zimmerman got shot man Collin chill bro pic.twitter.com/uIKUxlPr0u
— N (@mr_napoleon11) May 11, 2015George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin and now karma has finally got him back by shooting him in the face.
— ✧ femme fatale ✧ (@namelessjackie) May 11, 2015Who had a shot at Zimmerman and missed??
— Dawn Staley (@BeyoncaCe) May 11, 2015LOL RT @HumbleTeej: Black Twitter when we heard George Zimmerman got shot in the face https://t.co/G1Fjsz3p93
— Jeremiah Trotter (@Jeremiah_337) May 11, 2015Me when I heard that George Zimmerman got shot pic.twitter.com/ocqbmnPnQI
— küthy (@godlyputhy) May 11, 2015Trayvon Martin is in heaven like... #GeorgeZimmerman pic.twitter.com/DOx2wQbB10
— Greg Popabitch (@dredataurus) May 11, 2015George Zimmerman has had 8 encounters with the law since killing Trayvon Martin. Please RT this when he has his inevitable ninth encounter.
— JRehling (@JRehling) May 11, 2015© 2024 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.